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* making [[biodiesel]] from oils  
* making [[biodiesel]] from oils  
* soapmaking  
* soapmaking  
* in food, such as for lye rolls and pretzels
* for [[geopolymers]]  
* for [[geopolymers]]  
* useful for breaking down cell walls as a preliminary to extracting phytochemicals from plants  
* useful for breaking down cell walls as a preliminary to extracting phytochemicals from plants  

Revision as of 22:27, 7 March 2011

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Basic Recipe

  • from hard wood ash
  • extraction with soft water
  • boil it
  • voila !

Uses

  • making biodiesel from oils
  • soapmaking
  • in food, such as for lye rolls and pretzels
  • for geopolymers
  • useful for breaking down cell walls as a preliminary to extracting phytochemicals from plants
  • oven cleaner and drain opener

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